Short: Notts ready for the tests ahead following defeat to Blades
CRAIG Short believes Notts County are ready for their first league game of the season against Huddersfield Town in ten days, after facing their toughest pre-season test against Sheffield United at Meadow Lane last night.
The Magpies lost 1-0 to the Blades, with the visitors' substitute striker Ched Evans scoring on 88 minutes.
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John Spicer battles for Notts
It is only their second defeat of an impressive pre-season in which they have drawn 0-0 with Premier League Stoke City and beaten Cardiff City 2-1.
Short said: "It was our biggest test and we found it hard. There was not the same level of energy or dynamism in the team and we weren't closing them down and pressing them.
"It's a credit to them because they looked fit, sharp and organised. It was our third game in six days but I told the players not to use that as an excuse.
"It would have been nice to draw but I think they deserved to beat us.
"We stood up to them for a long time in the game before they scored but I was still a bit disappointed with how we defended set-pieces."
Short believes the three games against teams from a higher level will stand the Magpies in good stead.
"I'm glad they are all over now. They were three tough games and we can look forward to the first game of the season now," he said.
"I've been pleased with the attitude of the players. They are an honest bunch."
Striker Lee Hughes limped off on 77 minutes with a twisted ankle but it is not though to be serious.
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by Nick, Nottm
Wednesday, July 28 2010, 8:37PM
“Thought we looked a bit short up front last night. Defence looked solid and Pearce had a good debut. Also thought Burch had a good game with a couple of second half saves.”
by Nick, Nottm
Wednesday, July 28 2010, 8:32PM
“No chap but the Lyon bus driver took a wrong turning onto Meadow Lane and just heard Lyon 1-0 afer 8 mins.
Its only a friendly though and they dont mean anything.”
by pooflopper, the sewers
Wednesday, July 28 2010, 8:09PM
“any body know if queen billy got his taxi today???????????”
by Football, love the game, but it does turn, adults into children instantly
Wednesday, July 28 2010, 5:49PM
“Dont you lot ever tire of acting like children in public? Seriously, I read these messages often and certain names on here are synonymous to the behaviour of a child. The sad thing is these people sit here thinking they're really smart half the time and are oblivious to the fact of how they come across. It's funny in a way, but I get the feeling we're talking about fully grown adults here so its quite tragic really.”
by Arrthur Edwards, Retired
Wednesday, July 28 2010, 3:28PM
“Isnt that the way to do things build a promoation side on freebies. Remember problems are not solved by chucking money at them. Forest have proved that”
by Munich Magpie, Munich, Germany
Wednesday, July 28 2010, 3:02PM
“That's precisely 8 more than you have signed, free or otherwise.”
by tom, lowdham
Wednesday, July 28 2010, 2:05PM
“Arthur
This is the first day that there has been more than 2 comments on a county story ..you,ve all been over on the forest ones for the last few weeks ...so practice what you preach..eh!!
And Nigel you,ve had to bring in 8 signings to replace the 8 or was it 10 you released and whats more they have all been freebies so its hardly cost Trew has it???”
by Danny, Nottm
Wednesday, July 28 2010, 12:50PM
“Clownty,
And how did that season finish for us? just remind me again please??
because i promise you every team we played were far from laughing,
COYP!!!”
by Arthur Edwards, Retired
Wednesday, July 28 2010, 12:28PM
“Here we go thers nowt on the forest site so there coming here to have their shillings worth.”
by Nigel, Stapleford
Wednesday, July 28 2010, 12:14PM
“Yes, it is.....and it's the same chairman who has already reduced the debt from around £6.9m to less than £3m.
The same chairman who will clear ALL the club's debt by the end of 2010.
The same chairman who paid off the creditors rather than taking the easy option of putting the club into administration.
The same chairman who has backed the manager in allowing him to make a string of new signings to strengthen a squad which won a championship title last season.”